8.6 out of 10

DiRT 2

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User Score (85)

8.8
Expert Score (63)

8.6
Value for money (5)

9.1
Sound quality (4)

9.0
Gameplay (32)

8.6
Graphics (34)

9.0
Sound (26)

8.3
Storyline (2)

6.0
Multiplayer (15)

8.2
Control (5)

9.0
Lifespan (4)

8.5
Replay value (2)

8.4
Singleplayer (2)

8.9

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148 of 2236 in Xbox 360 Games

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Pros & Cons

graphics, physics, easy to use, good value for money, fast

no split-screen multiplayer

Score Distribution

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7-8		(24)
5-6		(0)
3-4		(0)
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Users:

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Expert Reviews

PlayDevil

8.8/10

22 October 2009
When you’re racing, "Dirt 2" is a fantastic, rich experience, with beautiful visuals, pumping sound, and great AI. Also, the world tour is excellently presented, and the fact that you now get competitive multiplayer means there are some great updates over the first title that makes it fresh to play still. Read more
- Graphics, Experience, Competitive multiplayer
- Too American, Too easy, Lack of tracks
Operation Sports

9.0/10

28 September 2009
Codemasters is a company that has been experiencing a methodical transformation over the past few years. In a time long past (all of three years ago), the company was releasing some of the most realistic and hardcore simulations on consoles.
- Graphics are ridiculously good., Wide variety of events., Flat-out fun.
- No true endurance rallies., Earn XP online and offline separately., Forced online grids in ranked matches.
ActionTrip

8.1/10

15 September 2009
Again, I say this as someone who's been playing the Colin McRae games ever since the first one came out; DiRT 2 is still a great racing game. While it doesn't deliver the kind of comprehensive single-player like in earlier CMR titles, it certainly stands on its own and adds many welcomed elements to the license (hence the higher mark). Read more
- Extremely fun to play in multiplayer, huge number of events, rewards, extras and all that, fun customization options, physics, striking graphics and great sound effects;
- Virtually returning to the same tracks repeatedly, not quite the gripping and engaging single-player we've come to expect from Codemasters' celebrated racing series.
XboxAddict.com

9.0/10

21 March 2011
There’s something about racing that just gets you going. The rev of the engine, the speed, and let’s face it, the cars. These shiny, exotic pieces of art can make grown men cry. In Dirt 2 we leave the well mannered vehicular eye-candy and asphalt tracks and highways behind for some off road, high speed, roll your car in a ditch fun. Read more
mature-gaming.com

8.0/10

20 April 2011
With the untimely death of Colin McRae in 2007, Codemasters had a lot to live up to with the second outing of off road racer, Colin McRae: Dirt 2. Read more
xbox360.gamespy.com

8.0/10

15 September 2009
Design decisions debilitate an otherwise dazzling depiction of off-roading. Read more
- Handles magnificently; delivers tremendous racing variety; one of the most graphically convincing console racers to date.
- Sleep-inducing transitions; no precipitation or tire wear; no carry-over car damage; crash-happy A.I.
VideoGamer.com

9.0/10

30 September 2009
Wrap up an enjoyable rally experience with the best racing game visuals we've ever seen and DIRT 2 becomes a must-buy game. Read more
- Tonnes of variety, Great driving model, Absolutely stunning presentation
- Perhaps too flashy for some
Gaming Target

8.3/10

22 December 2009
Though some parts of the game tend to be frustrating in how poorly they were handled, Dirt 2 is still a good, fun racing game in a genre that's underrepresented on every console. This is one of those strange games that manages to exceed the sum of its parts, that being a hodgepodge of off-road racing styles thrown together and tied together with the whole X-Games thing. Read more
GameShark

8.7/10

30 September 2009
Fast and dirty, Dirt 2 delivers the rally racing goods. Read more
- Fast, furious action, great physics, top-notch “X-games” style presentation
- More Monster energy drink ads than you’ll ever need to see
AtomicGamer

8.8/10

3 November 2009
Dirt 2 is an exceptionally well made, accessible racing game. While some hardcore racing fans may not like some of the arcade-style aspects of it, most gamers will be won over by the brilliant graphics and addictive gameplay. If you're not a rally fan, after playing Dirt 2, I assure you will be. Read more